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Hidden Gems on NCL Shore Excursions - Norwegian (NCL) Review

I have sailed NCL twice before, and am a steadfast Holland America cruiser , mainly because HAL feels more calming to me. That said, I really, really enjoyed this cruise and the shore excursions . Because of a sudden death in the family I had to cancel and rebook for another date. I had purchased, as I always do, trip cancellation insurance . This was the first time I'd ever made a claim. I did find that trip delay does not cover if you have not started your trip, so having to change the dates, my rebooked date was more expensive, but I bit the bullet because it was the only free time I had left for the summer. I booked a guaranteed balcony cabin , and several days prior to sailing I was advised my cabin, 9017, was an "enclosed balcony. I called NCL to find out what that meant and was told that balcony had a cover, which some cabins on this ship do not. It wasn’t until I arrived that I found out it meant the balcony was like a picture window on the balcony. I have posted More...

Bath holidays: Six things you must do

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By Gareth Huw Davies for The Mail on Sunday Updated: 14:30 BST, 30 November 2011 e-mail View comments Bath, an entire city colour -coded in golden local stone , boasts a spa fed by the only naturally warm springs in Britain. The many other reasons to visit this masterpiece in the west include the original Georgian streets , where Jane Austen and her characters walked, as well as a rich variety of shops and restaurants. Gareth Huw Davies revisits a favourite place, and is smitten anew. Calm: Even at night Bath is cloaked in a golden glow - much of it is unchanged since the 18th Century 1. Swimming sensation Drifting at sunset in a rooftop, open-air pool, in waters naturally heated – more than a mile underground – to 91F (33C), is one of the rarest pleasures in Britain. Thermae Bath Spa (www.thermaebathspa.com), a great glass cube of a building next to Bath Abbey, opened in 2006 to recycle raindrops that fell here 10,000 years ago. This is indulgence not to be rushed. A range o...

Taste of Mexico - Norwegian (NCL) Review

This was a family cruise with our 2 daughters 10 and 13. We drove down a day early from Northern CA to LA and stayed at the Best Western Plus in San Pedro which included a parking space for our car for the duration of the cruise. Basic hotel but breakfast included. Small pool and fitness room. Very nice and friendly staff. Shuttle to the port provided (10 minute ride). Embarkation process: Embarkation was pretty quick. After dropping our bags at the curb, checked in at the cruise desk and within 20 minutes we were on board (around noon). We brought 6 bottles of wine so were directed to a table where they put sicker son the bottles and we were charged $15 a bottle corkage fee . We went straight to kids club to register on deck 13 which was a good thing because a long line started behind us. It was Spring break so there were 1000 kids on board. We received a warning ahead of time (email) that some age groups may max out. This didn’t happen to us but I believe the More 6-9 yea...

Villa to rent in Pine Valley, Florida with private pool

Our 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom (master with spa) Villa has a large 36' x 16' heated pool with a secluded outlook . Welcome to our Luxury 3 bed. 3 bath. (master /spa) Villa with extra large 36 'x'16' Heated Pool situated in the prestigious golfing community of Rotonda in the peaceful section of Pine Valley overlooking a secluded nature reserve . Discover a part of Florida that has some of the finest beaches, golf courses, nature parks, fishing and so much more. Rotonda is a safe quiet community designed in a circle which encompasses 20, 000 acres attractively developed with high- quality homes set amongst canals, golf courses & greenbelt land. A perfect location to unwind after a busy vacation in Orlando and a perfect winter retreat ‘We first visited Rotonda in the year 2000 when we did a tour of the Gulf-coast looking for an area to build our retirement holiday home . The minute we arrived we knew we had found our spot. We spent our holiday selecting a lot. We...

Top 10 VRBO Vacation Rentals In Rancho Mirage, California

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This newly renovated two bedroom, two bath condo, equipped with a pool and tennis court, is in one of the best locations, close to the river (5-minute walk) and the Omni Resort. The condo features a large, open concept family room/dining room, with comfortable furniture, a 50- inch flat screen TV , high-speed wifi, and Smart Blu-ray player. The large master bedroom has a 32-inch TV, queen size bed , and attached full master bath . The second bedroom also has a queen size bed and bathroom with shower, across the hall. The attached patio has a large gas grill and peek-a- boo mountain views . The kitchen is fully stocked, with everything a family needs. Newly Remodelled Condo, Great Location, In The Heart Of Rancho Mirage Price : from 97 USD Number of Guests : 6 Check Price See similar vacation rentals in Rancho Mirage and also compare the prices with hotels in Rancho Mirage This is a very quiet and private one bedroom, two bathroom, single story condo , with a parking space just ...

Bugs in the Tubs | Dallas Observer

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Ted Marules' new bathroom is neither subtle nor cheap. "We had visions of grandeur," he says of the $20,000 renovation to his Houston-area home. "We planned to have some wonderful moments in there." Marules and his wife sprung for all the frills: special- order Spanish tile , marble floors, gold faucets and the Texas- sized whirlpool bathtub . "We got some really nice, fancy stuff, and we spent the damned money for it," says the 53-year-old accident reconstruction expert . "Looks like a Roman whorehouse, but it's beautiful." The centerpiece of Marules' marble palace is the hourglass tub, a 10- jet Jacuzzi mounted like an acrylic altar at one end of the room. It set him back $1,897.70. In its promotional materials, Jacuzzi says the tub Marules bought , the Real model, "surrounds the bather in sumptuous curves for an exceptional bathing experience ." Through the Magic Touch controls and PowerPro jet system , it promises ...